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YY03 VLW

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,081 mi
Last recorded138,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VLW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 138,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

General underside Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 138,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

General underside Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,193 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,469 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint under wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel has buckled

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,893 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 90,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper split but still clears windscreen effectively

o/s steering rack gaiter has twisted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded

engine missfire

Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded

engine missfire

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,038 miles

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both front brk pipe corrosion

both rear brk pipes corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brk pipe corrosion

both rear brk pipes corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,822 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clean and grease call brk pipes

engine sound deading loose

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,821 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clean and grease call brk pipes

engine sound deading loose

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,367 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,346 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YY03 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY03 VLW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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